TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Owens Corning
(NYSE: OC) through its Roofing business today announced a strategic
alliance with Earth911, Inc., host of the largest and most accurate
recycling directory in North
America, to expand shingle recycling opportunities for
contractors and consumers. The alliance supports Owens
Corning's commitment to sustainable roofing practices and broadens
the scope of the company's industry-leading shingle recycling
program by providing access to contractors who utilize local
shingle recyclers found on Earth911.com.
In 2009, Owens Corning Roofing established the nation's first
shingle recycling program in alliance with Heritage Environmental
Services. Since its inception, the program has recycled more
than 80,000 tons of asphalt shingles(1), the equivalent of saving
80,000 barrels of oil.
"This new alliance with Owens Corning Roofing represents a
tremendous opportunity for contractors and consumers to make a
difference through this new method of reducing waste, which saves
valuable petroleum in the form of asphalt," said Barry Monheit, CEO of Earth911. "We
commend Owens Corning™ for its leadership in driving sustainable
business practices in the building materials industry."
Contractors who take the Owens Corning™ Roofing Shingle
Recycling Pledge, can now use the Earth911 Recycling Directory
available via Earth911.com, the toll-free 1-800-CLEANUP hotline, or
the free iRecycle app for Android and iOS mobile devices to locate
an expanded list of local recyclers in their area. For
homeowners replacing a roof, the alliance provides an easy-to-use
resource to locate contractors who recycle shingles through the
Owens Corning Contractor Locator. Additionally, Owens Corning
provides consumers access to educational videos and other
information about sustainable roof replacement practices.
"The more we help to expand the network of contractors who
recycle, the faster we can reduce the amount of needless
construction debris in landfills," said Sheree Bargabos, president, Owens Corning
Roofing. "And because many environmentally conscious
consumers view Earth911 as a valuable resource, we are also
providing them with a list of reputable contractors who share their
passion for sustainable roofing
practices."
Connect with industry experts to learn more about shingle
recycling
Each year, up to 10 million tons of recyclable shingles are
removed from the roofs of U.S. homes and buildings.(2) To
help educate consumers about the benefits of shingle recycling and
how they can make sustainable decisions when replacing their roof,
Owens Corning Roofing and Earth911 are hosting the following
educational opportunities:
- "What's the Big Deal About Shingle Recycling?" – A Twitter chat
to be hosted from 11 a.m. to noon ET
on October 6, on Twitter and live
from Owens Corning booth #1181 at the Greenbuild
International Conference and Expo in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Featuring
experts from Owens Corning (@Owens_Corning), UL Environment
(@ulenvironment), Heritage Environmental (@HeritageEnviro) and
others, the chat will focus on the benefits of shingle
recycling.
- The "Smart Saving Quiz" on Facebook – Consumers can take a quiz
to test their knowledge regarding the impact of shingle recycling.
The results can be shared via social media and participants
can become a fan of shingle recycling
Consumers who participate in the Twitter chat or Facebook quiz
are eligible to win a 30 percent (up to $1,000) discount on the cost of Owens Corning™ shingles for a
residential roof installation.
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) is a leading global producer of
residential and commercial building materials, glass-fiber
reinforcements and engineered materials for composite
systems. A Fortune® 500 company for 57 consecutive years,
Owens Corning is committed to driving sustainability by delivering
solutions, transforming markets and enhancing lives. Founded
in 1938, Owens Corning is a market-leading innovator of glass-fiber
technology with sales of $5.0 billion
in 2010 and approximately 15,000 employees in 28 countries on five
continents. Additional information is available at:
www.owenscorning.com.
About Earth911, Inc.
Earth911 gathers, distributes and analyzes localized recycling
information to assist manufacturers, organizations and consumers
with product end-of-life solutions. Working to increase the
recycling and disposal of consumer goods since 1991, Earth911's
services enhance and support companies' responsible waste
initiatives. Its Recycling Directory is the largest and most
accurate in the nation, boasting more than one million recycling
and disposal resources for hundreds of products. Follow
@Earth911 and like Earth911 on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/earth911 to learn more.
(1) Calculated by Owens Corning Roofing
(2) Northeast Recycling Council
SOURCE Owens Corning